2-mercapto-N-methylbenzamide Chemical Properties

Melting point:

87-92°C

storage temp. 

Refrigerator, under inert atmosphere

solubility 

Acetonitrile (Slightly), Chloroform, Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

Pale Yellow to Pale Beige

Stability:

Air Sensitive

2-mercapto-N-methylbenzamide Usage And Synthesis

Uses

2-Mercapto-N-methyl-benzamide is an intermediate used to prepare axitinib (A794650) which is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Axitinib is used in cancer therapy.